Zhangye Danxia Geopark

Your guide will pick you up from your Lanzhou city hotels lobby and take private vehicle to the Railway Station. You will take the morning train to Zhangye which takes about 4 hours. Once arrived, enjoy a local lunch before explore the park. The Danxia Geopark was developed about 200 million years ago , it was mainly constituted by red gravel, sandstone and mudstone, with the imprint of a clear arid, semi-arid climate. Known for its colorful rock formations, it has been voted by Chinese media outlets as one of the most beautiful landforms in China. Accompanied by your tour guide, take park's battery bus and stop at 2-4 different sightseeing platforms, enjoy amazing view of the nature and take many photos.

Dafo Temple of Zhangye

Next, explore Dafo Temple. The temple, also known as "Wofo Temple" (Sleeping Buddha Temple), it is very famous because it contains the biggest indoor sleeping Buddha in China. The temple was originally built in 1098, it was rebuilt many times in history, the temple now still preserved its original main buildings: Giant Buddha Hall, Buddhist Classics Hall, and Clay Pagoda. Stroll around the halls and courtyards with your tour guide, learn about the history of the Buddhism, its belief, people and soul. After the tour finished, your tour guide will take you to Zhangye Railway Station for your train back to Lanzhou (approx. 4hours). Once arrives, your driver will pick you up at Lanzhou Railway Station and transfer you back to your hotel in Lanzhou City.